Tahoe Fire Restrictions

June 25, 2007, South Lake Tahoe, CA. --The Lake Tahoe Basin, Management Unit, U.S. Forest Service, is now in fire restrictions on National Forest Lands, effective immediately. Campfires, including charcoal BBQs, are prohibited except in Developed Recreation Sites. The restrictions, enforceable by a forest order, limit campfires to only developed-fee campgrounds, restrict smoking, and establish other conditions to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires over an especially dry summer season. All residential burning in the Lake Tahoe Basin was also suspended immediately. The restrictions will remain in effect until conditions moderate